Category: GrowCast

In which we say zero about cannabis We’ve found ourselves at the awkward end of GrowCast Season 1. In this season finale David somehow manages to devote 30 minutes to talking about The Wire. Huh? Yeah, The Wire. As in, the show. David and I like our stories. We like to lay in bed and watch messed up stuff. We love binge watching a great series, and The Wire is one of them. So I let him talk about it. For an entire episode. Because when your harvest is over and you’ve successfully made your own weed, you probably...

How to make hash In this week’s episode of GrowCast we talk about hash and how to make your own. Hash is basically an extract made using water and ice. Hash is very passive so you don’t need to worry about blowing up your house in the process. David goes over two different ways to make hash. The traditional way using ice, water and a bucket. The second way will let you feel all sciency when you use dry ice. In this week’s episode you will learn • What hash is • Learn how to make hash • An alternative...

A Stoner’s Harvest: Drying & Curing your Home Grown Cannabis! It’s party time stoners! In this episode of GrowCast we talk about what to do at the end of your grow. Unfortunately, you can’t chop it down and start smoking it immediately. I mean you can, but it won’t be as good if you take a little time to do the necessary things to make it wonder weed. Today David and I cover the basics behind timing your harvest, how to do it, proper drying, and good practices for curing your weed. In GrowCast Episode 10: • The critical...

Today in the Stoner Mom Studio (untidy basement filled with recording equipment, rejected child toys, and a litter box) we are joined by the BFF! Hooray! So, in addition to the bestie being beautiful and an endless source of entertainment, she also is a passionate cannabis advocate and budding home grower! In this episode of GrowCast David and Abby geek out over weed! Hearing how other growers overcome common hurdles is a great morale booster for newbies out there, so click play and give us a listen! In GrowCast Episode 9: Why Abby is switching to hydroponics Abby’s...

In which we learn how to feed our weed babies Our cannabis plants become our babies, and few things get a new parent as worked up as proper nutrition. When you think about what we are asking these plants do, it becomes clear that their diet is extremely important. Nutrients are an essential part of your grow so they need their own episode on GrowCast. David has lots of opinions when it comes to nutrients and cannabis plants, and has handled them with both soil and hydro grows. In GrowCast Episode 8: Specific brands for specific growing...

Choosing Lights for Growing Cannabis Lights are the most essential part of your grow, and because of the whole techie aspect, they can be super daunting! There are many options available to today’s energy-conscious grower. In GrowCast Episode 7 David shares his tips and tricks about all things illuminated. In GrowCast Episode 7: • LED lights and how they work for growing cannabis • Traditional Metal Halide and High Pressure Sodium Lights • CFL light option • An update on my grow http://thestonermom.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Growcast-7_mixdown.mp3 Show Notes Here is the light formula mentioned in the show. It will help you decide...

SCROG: A Screen of Green Episode 6 is all about an easy technique for getting the greatest yield in a limited space. The SCROG, or “screen of green” is a popular method that is easily achievable for the DIY grower. David spends an entire episode explaining the in’s and out’s of the SCROG grow, including how to make one yourself in a cost-effective way. If you are growing with a single cannabis plant, or just want to increase your amount of harvested weed, this is a great episode to listen to. In GrowCast Episode 6: •...

Beginning your Grow: Seeds or Clones? Your first big decision when beginning your home grow, is how you will start. Maybe you have some cannabis seeds, or perhaps you’ve gone into a dispensary and bought a clone. There are advantages t0 both, so it really just depends on what you are able to get your hands on in whatever state you are in. At Casa de la Stoner we have had successful grows from both. Seeds are preferable, but clones are faster. Today’s episode of GrowCast is all about the first step of your grow, deciding whether to...

In Which The Stoner Mom Goes on a Non-Related Tangent *Note: Since the day my husband decided he was going to start growing hydro, he has annoyingly sung Lana del Rey’s “Brooklyn Baby” to me at random times throughout the day. For like, months now. MONTHS!!! And, since he outlines the show notes for his podcast but I actually write them, he had of course inserted his dumb joke/reference into today’s post. I’m taking it out, and combating his terrible impersonation with listening to dance mixes of our queen of sadness. Here’s one I love, queued up to...

Bugs and Cannabis Plants In the career of every cannabis cultivator, there will be an encounter with bugs. Bugs, dirt, and plants go together, and it seems impossible to have the one without having to deal with the other. In episode 3 of GrowCast, David teaches us all about bugs and cannabis plants. From how to diagnosis the problem in the first place, identifying the specific bug type, and most importantly, how to get the pests out of your grow tent so your cannabis plants can thrive. Because bugs can reproduce so quickly, growers often find themselves super frustrated...

The Dirt on Dirt In Episode 1 David rambled on about the why’s of growing cannabis on your own. He covered materials and supplies, planning a grow space, and shared some of his favorite resources. In Episode 2 he starts to get specific and delves deep into the topic of soil. Soil and its specs are an excellent subject for circle-jerking in online forums. We don’t do that in this episode. Rather, David covers the ins and outs of growing weed in soil, and gives some non-preachy insight on how he does it. In GrowCast Episode 2: Pros of choosing...

On Podcasting My husband likes to talk. A lot. He’s one of those extroverted, bold, constantly yakking, tapping, bobbing, noise-making people. I am NOT one of those people. Other than my preference for loud music, I am a virtually silent person. I appear beside people alone in rooms. Never has this been clearer than our first few attempts at podcasting. See we’re planning on having two podcasts; The Stoner Mom Podcast, hosted by me, and more about the stuff I write about. David’s GrowCast is about how to grow weed, something I don’t really know jack about. So we...